A Little Detour for Autumn – Ginkgo Spots to Visit While Exploring Aso

投稿日: 2026.10.27 作成者: denku

The ginkgo trees around Aso are just beginning to turn yellow, and the autumn colors will soon become even more beautiful. If you’re visiting Aso this season, why not take a little detour to enjoy these golden trees along the way?

Here are a few ginkgo spots that are easy to add to your sightseeing plans.

1. Near Michi no Eki Aso: Saigandenji and Chozenbo
   ~About a 10-minute walk from Michi no Eki Aso~

If you have some time before your train departs from Aso Station, these two spots are well worth a short walk. Both are close to Michi no Eki Aso, making them convenient places to visit without traveling far from the station.

Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the autumn colors before continuing your journey.

~Saigandenji Temple~





~Chozenbo~


2.In Uchinomaki Onsen: Myogyoji Temple
  ~Combine your visit with lunch at Imakin Shokudo~

Uchinomaki Onsen is a lovely place to explore on foot, and Myogyoji Temple is just a short walk from Imakin Shokudo, the famous restaurant known for its Akaushi beef rice bowls.

If you’re planning to enjoy Aso’s local specialty, why not add a visit to the temple and its ginkgo tree to your outing?

Uchinomaki is also a great place to slow down and enjoy the atmosphere of an old hot spring town.

~Myogyoji Temple~

~Akaushi beef rice bowl of Imakin Shokudo~




3.Around Aso Shrine: Gokurakuji Temple
~A little farther from Monzenmachi Street, but worth the detour~

Many visitors explore Aso Shrine and Monzenmachi Street, with its shops, restaurants, and nearby cold-water springs. But there’s another spot to discover on the opposite side of Aso Shrine: Gokurakuji Temple.

Its impressive ginkgo tree and beautiful temple gate make it well worth a visit. If you have a little extra time after exploring the shrine area, consider taking a detour to see this lovely autumn scene.

~Aso Shrine~


~Gokurakuji Temple~

Enjoy the Golden Colors of Aso

These spots offer different ways to enjoy autumn in Aso, whether you have a little time before your train, are stopping for a bowl of Akaushi beef, or are exploring the area around Aso Shrine.

The ginkgo trees are just starting to change color, so keep an eye on the season as the golden leaves spread across the area.

We hope you’ll discover your own favorite autumn view in Aso!

Kana

 

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